Completed O-roll orchestrion overview, plays "Take the A Train"

[@inventorlewis]

Absolutely astonishing work, I felt moved seeing such a wonderful and intricate instrument come to life like that. You're a truly talented craftsman, hats off to you!

[@robertgoodale7204]

I think that's the best sounding home brew O machine I've heard, good job!

[@WooferCooker]

cool!! Needs to be put in a display for everyone to see. A marvel

[@stevenmayhew3944]

That's a pretty common way to make an Orchestrion to make all the instruments play the exact same notes as the piano, so not a worry. It's the Orchestrions which require more holes than the Pianola 88 player which use separate mechanisms for some of the melodic instruments.

[@LaurenceStant]

Congratulations, that's an amazing piece of work! Can't wait to see what's next!

[@jaredwirth3990]

That was a great roll man, and an even better new instrument! You are a master of this craft.

[@PowersDave1966]

That is truly awesome.

[@johntyjp]

Splendid!! I m sure even Glen Miller would've thought so too!😄Moving it must be difficult unless it comes apart!!🤔

[@juanhernandezorganista]

I admire your work, it's just GREAT !!!

[@sgit1]

You, sir, are a genius!

[@angelsone-five7912]

Fantastic, love it.

[@powaybob]

Well done!

[@specialbinson]

Awesome!!!!!

[@robertjuarez9381]

Fantástico

[@DrpanProductions]

any chance you could do a video of just this roll? absolutely lovely roll! and instrument!

[@DuoArtOrgan]

It is one of my favorite rolls. The arrangements and percussion are outstanding.

[@jensnitsche4994]

Einfach unglaublich...verlorenes Wissen !

[@janikmeier8470]

This Orchestrion sounds great. Do you have more videos of it?

[@MrTerrymiff]

To hear the 'O-roll orchestrion skip to 8:38 . To hear Spike Jones' arrangement of 'Take The A Train' skip to 8:38

[@robotwolf]

So a really important thing you need convert a player to an orchestrion is that spool box. Unless you're in the business like our host, being lucky is key, right?

[@aspensmusicandrestoration]

How can I make one of these?

[@raistlinmills131]

Is it being sent to Sugar Hill in Harlem?

[@ChristianPinnock-u5c]

If it's being sent to Harlem it'll definitely play the Harlem shake

[@jimthesoundman8641]

Wow, this is your magnum opus. How many hours of labor did you put into this? I can't imagine. I hope the owner appreciates your hard work.

[@johnpommon1775]

Hi Jim. I've wanted an orchestrion O-roll machine (not even as sophisticated as this) all my life. At 76, I found the Mechanical Music Man angel of my dreams. With five solo instruments! I'm stoked to the bone. I only need one machine. I've had player pianos and a home brew nickleodeon for about 4 decades. I never IMAGINED anything close to the quality and sophistication of Bruce's work. It all started out right here on utube with his Test O-Roll orchestrion. Bruce has stayed in contact throughout the entire design, manufacturing & construction. The emails and pictures could fill a book. I can't say enough of how happy he has made me. What a GEM! I plan to play it & show it off as long as I live. I've got some nice 4-panel upper doors and lower 3-panel leaded German beveled stained glass. Maybe Bruce can post it on UTube after it's installed. Next week . . no sleep for the wicked - just music. :)